By phone
Contact the Local Government Division on 03 6232 7022 or Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.
Our staff
Use the Tasmanian Government Directory to find staff contact details
The Department of Premier and Cabinet's Local Government Division contributes to the wellbeing of local communities through promoting a sustainable and vibrant Local Government sector and supporting the strong collaborative relationships between the State Government and Local Government.
It does this by developing and maintaining a policy and legislative framework for matters relevant to Local Government, contributing to the effectiveness of the Premier's Local Government Council (PLGC), providing executive support to the Local Government Board, and ensuring regular contact between the State Government and Local Government at the local, regional and statewide level to exlore opportunities and resolve issues.
For more detailed information about the Division's programs and responsibilities click here.
A version of the draft Local Government (Targeted Review) Amendment Bill 2017 has now been released for public consultation by Minister Gutwein on 24 March 2017.
The SGS Greater Hobart: Local Government Reform Final Feasibility Report January 2017 and the KPMG South East Councils Feasibility Study Final Report September 2016 have been finalised.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Local Government Division has prepared a draft Local Government Amendment (Rates) Bill 2017 for consultation.